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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.85, 1,961.15 and 760.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.85, 1,961.15 and 760.18 is: 1,139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.85 : 1,961.15 = 760.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.85/1,961.15 = 760.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.85x = 1,961.15 × 760.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.85x = 1,490,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,827.01/1,307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.91

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